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Mention technology that failed and people instantly think of Microsoft Bob, the IBM PCjr, and worse. But those weren't necessarily great productsheck, Bob wasn't a good idea at all. The ideas and innovations that succeed aren't necessarily the best either; they just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

So we took a look back over the years at some of the greatest flops to come out of both Microsoft and Apple, technology that failed not because it was lacking in brilliance but often because it was simply ahead of its time. Read on for a walk through technology's leftover lane.Next: 10 Great Microsoft Technologies That Failed

About the Author

Jeremy Kaplan is a former executive editor for PC Magazine and co-host of the Fastest Geek competition. He also served as Editor of GoodCleanTech.com.
Kaplan helped to determine overall editorial direction, managed staff, and shaped the editorial calendar. Prior to this, Kaplan succumbed to his inner geek, launching the spin-off publication Extr... See Full Bio

PCMag.com's lead mobile analyst, Sascha Segan, has reviewed hundreds of smartphones, tablets and other gadgets in more than 13 years with PCMag. He's the head of our Fastest Mobile Networks project, hosts our One Cool Thing daily Web show, and writes opinions on tech and society.
Segan is also a multiple award-winning travel writer. Other than ... See Full Bio

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